Oral Presentation Rubric : Explorer Project
Teacher Name: Mrs. Schmidlap	Schmidlap
Student Name:     ________________________________________
CATEGORY	20	18	16	14
Preparedness	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.	Student is prepared but needed a couple more rehearsals.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Speaks Clearly	Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time, but mispronounces one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces more than one word.	Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces several words.
Props	Student uses a visual (could be a costume) that shows considerable work/creativity and whichs make the presentation better.	Student uses a visual that shows work/creativity and which make the presentation better.	Student uses a visual which makes the presentation better.	The student uses no visual, or the visual is lacking in creativitiy.
Content	Shows a full understanding of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Posture and Eye Contact	Looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.	Looks somewhat relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.	Sometimes looks confident and establishes eye contact.	Does not look confident and or does not look at people during the presentation.